David J. Rhoades, age 47, of Saint Henry, Ohio passed away suddenly at 6:09 PM on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Mercer Health Hospital, Coldwater, Ohio.

Born May 24, 1971 in Piqua, Ohio he was the only son to Karen (Shepherd) Rhoades and the late Richard Grant.

David was a graduate of Greenville High School, class of 1989 and was the band field commander from 1988-89. He then went on to graduate from Eastern Michigan University and was the basketball coach and scorekeeper. David was the band director for University of Detroit, an avid UM fan and loved the Detroit Lions. He will be missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by grandmothers Eva Smithon; Irwana Rhoades: step-grandfather Jack Smithton.

Survived by his loving mother Karen Rhoades: Aunt Janet Lampert of Oakridge, TN: and many more friends and family members.

Friends may call on the family from 5:00-8:00 PM on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at the Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio. Funeral service at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, September 26, 2018 with pastor Mark Lynch Presiding. Burial Harris Creek cemetery, Bradford, Ohio.

Online condolences www.zecharbailey.com.